ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 – ECL Source Module

ILX Lightwave Optical Light Sources. Model: FOS-79870.

Model
ILX Lightwave FOS-79870
Calibration
Available on request
Price
$3,200
Status
In stock
RFQ ref
FOS-79870
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This unit

The ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 is an External Cavity Laser (ECL) source module engineered to deliver stable and precise optical output for demanding test and experimental applications. This module generates reliable optical signals where controlled emission characteristics are critical to measurement accuracy and system performance. Designed as a plug-in component within ILX Lightwave mainframe systems, the FOS-79870 integrates directly into established test architectures for fiber optic applications.

Technical Specifications The FOS-79870 operates as an ECL source module, providing stable and precise optical outputs. The module delivers reliable optical signals with characteristics optimized for testing and experimental purposes requiring controlled optical emission.

Key Features

External Cavity Laser (ECL) architecture for optical signal generation

Stable and precise optical output characteristics

Reliable signal performance for test environments

Designed for controlled optical applications

Typical Applications The FOS-79870 is suitable for applications requiring stable and controlled optical signals. Test and experimental setups benefit from its reliable optical emission characteristics, particularly where precision and stability are essential requirements.

Compatibility & Integration This module integrates with ILX Lightwave mainframe systems as a dedicated source component. Installation within compatible ILX Lightwave platforms enables direct optical signal generation for integrated test configurations. Product Status: This product has been discontinued and is obsolete. No technical support, manuals, repairs, or calibrations are available from the manufacturer.

ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 — Repair & Calibration Service

Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave FOS-79870. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.

Standard Cal
$450
Pass/fail cert + NIST sticker
Cal with Data
$650
Full NIST cert with measured values

Common ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.

ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 price

This ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 is listed at $3,200. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.

ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 calibration cost

NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave FOS-79870 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →